Devon Brothers Launch AI System to Combat Disinformation and Digital Threats

Devon Brothers Launch Groundbreaking AI Platform to Combat Global Disinformation

Two brothers from rural Devon have developed a revolutionary artificial intelligence system designed to help governments and businesses tackle the growing threat of disinformation and cyber attacks in an increasingly unstable global environment.

Jack and Harry Alderman, who co-founded Satorus Group alongside London-based Beth Martin-Board, have unveiled Sidney, an AI platform that represents a significant advancement in open-source intelligence (OSINT) capabilities. The system automates the complex process of collecting, analyzing, and delivering actionable intelligence in minutes rather than the hours or days typically required by traditional methods.

“We grew up in Devon, where things move at a slower pace,” explained Jack Alderman, Co-CEO of Satorus Group. “Now we’re building technology that moves at the speed global threats do. Sidney is what happens when you combine small-town grit with big-picture ambition.”

The platform employs analyst-trained AI agents to continuously monitor vast amounts of data across multiple sources, including social media platforms, news outlets, and even the dark web—areas of the internet not indexed by conventional search engines and often associated with illicit activities.

This comprehensive monitoring capability comes at a critical time. The global threat landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, with state-sponsored disinformation campaigns, market manipulation, and cyber warfare becoming increasingly sophisticated. Organizations from financial institutions to government agencies often struggle to identify and respond to these threats before significant damage occurs.

Harry Alderman, who serves as Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the urgency behind their innovation: “We’ve seen first-hand how misinformation and digital manipulation can destabilize markets and governments. Sidney gives organizations the clarity to act fast—because in today’s world, waiting even an hour can cost you.”

What sets Sidney apart from other intelligence solutions is its agent-based design, which replicates human analytical reasoning but operates at machine speed. This represents a significant technological leap in intelligence automation, allowing the system to not only gather information but to interpret it contextually and deliver insights that are immediately actionable.

The Alderman brothers’ journey to creating this technology began far from the high-stakes world of intelligence and cybersecurity. After growing up in Devon, they moved into roles in intelligence and technology sectors, gaining expertise that would eventually inform their approach to tackling global information challenges.

“The vision started over a tennis match in Devon,” Jack recalled. “We wanted to build something that mattered—something that helps people make better decisions when the stakes are high. Sidney is that.”

The timing of Sidney’s launch coincides with mounting concern among security experts about the proliferation of disinformation and its potential to disrupt elections, financial markets, and international relations. The World Economic Forum has consistently ranked disinformation among the top global risks in recent years, while intelligence agencies worldwide have warned about its use as a geopolitical weapon.

Satorus Group is already deploying Sidney to clients across multiple sectors, including security, finance, and geopolitical risk management. The system’s ability to provide real-time tracking of disinformation campaigns and emerging threats has attracted interest from organizations seeking to enhance their threat intelligence capabilities without expanding their analyst teams.

Industry analysts suggest that AI-powered intelligence platforms like Sidney represent the future of security operations, as the volume and velocity of information make traditional manual analysis increasingly ineffective. The global market for intelligence solutions is projected to reach $43.3 billion by 2028, according to recent market research.

As Satorus Group rolls out Sidney to more clients and plans for global expansion, the Devon-born technology could become an important tool in maintaining information integrity and security in an increasingly complex digital landscape.